noun
spa
SPAH
noun
1
A resort or facility offering mineral baths, hot tubs, or treatments for relaxation and health.
"They spent the weekend at a spa to unwind."
2
A hot tub or whirlpool bath.
"The backyard has a small spa next to the pool."
How to Use Spa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place (or tub) for relaxing baths and wellness treatments.
Common pairings
day spa
spa treatment
hot tub spa
Word Forms
spas plural, spas plural
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Etymology
Named after the Belgian town of Spa, famous since medieval times for its mineral springs; English adopted the word as a generic term for any similar health resort starting in the 1500s-1600s.